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organogenesis

American  
[awr-guh-noh-jen-uh-sis, awr-gan-oh-] / ˌɔr gə noʊˈdʒɛn ə sɪs, ɔrˌgæn oʊ- /
Also organogeny

noun

  1. Biology. the origin and development of an organ.


organogenesis British  
/ ˌɔːɡənəʊˈdʒɛnɪsɪs /

noun

  1. the formation and development of organs in an animal or plant

  2. Also called: organogeny. the study of this process

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Etymology

Origin of organogenesis

First recorded in 1855–60; organo- + -genesis


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Disclosures: Muotri is the co-founder of and has an equity interest in TISMOO, a company specializing in genetic analysis and human brain organogenesis.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 16, 2025

Their findings revealed that the levels of active auxins, cytokinins, ABA, and inactive GAs increased as cells differentiated to form organs, highlighting their role in plant cell differentiation and organogenesis.

From Science Daily ● May 1, 2024

In vertebrates, one of the primary steps during organogenesis is the formation of the neural system from embryonic ectoderm.

From Textbooks ● Jun. 9, 2022

These germ layers are programmed to develop into certain tissue types, organs, and organ systems during a process called organogenesis.

From Textbooks ● Jan. 1, 2015

She had memorized a phrase: cleavage; epiboly, and organogenesis.

From "Son" by Lois Lowry

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